- Describes the reasons for a paradigm shift in classification, staging, and treatment selection
- Reviews novel evidence regarding treatment outcomes in these malignancies
- Proposes a new standard for treatment involving interstitial HDR brachytherapy
This book provides up-to-date information on nasal vestibule malignancies, outlining the specific clinical history and pattern of spread. It also describes the flaws in TNM staging, which can be attirbuted to factors ranging from the anatomy to the definition of the main prognostic parameters.
Nasal vestibule malignancies are associated with a peculiar oncological history, but there are also clear issues related to the reconstructive phase following ablative surgery due to the anatomic peculiarities. Such issues deeply impact the cosmetic and functional results, and hence the quality of life of surviving patients.
Additionally, the book describes novel evidence on treatment outcomes for these malignancies in terms of both oncological and functional results. It proposes a new standard based on interstitial HDR brachytherapy for the primary lesion and on surgery for regional metastases.
The book appeals to a wide readership, ranging from otolaryngologists, to radiation and clinical oncologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and maxillo-facial surgeons.
Table of Contents- Anatomy of the Nose Vestibule
- Histology of Nose Vestibule Malignancies
- Peculiar Patterns of Spread of Nose Vestibule Malignancies
- Current Staging Systems for Nose Vestibule Malignancies
- A Proposal for a Consistent Classification of Nasal Vestibule Carcinomas
- Acknowledged Therapeutic Options in Nose Vestibule Malignancies
- Surgery in Nose Vestibule Malignancies: The Ablative Phase
- Surgery in Nose Vestibule Malignancies: The Reconstructive Phase
- Prostheses for Cosmetic and Functional Restoration After Ablative Surgery for Nose Vestibule Malignancies
- External Beam Radiotherapy for Nose Vestibule Malignancies
- Interventional Radiotherapy (Brachytherapy) for the Treatment of Primary Lesions in Nasal Vestibule Malignancies
- Brachytherapy for Nose Vestibule Malignancies: Functional Results
- A Novel Approach to Interventional Radiotherapy (Brachytherapy) in Nose Vestibule. From Paris System Rules to Anatomic Implantation
- Nasal Vestibule Cancer: Management of the Regional Lymph Nodes
- Malignancies of the Nose Vestibule: Salvage Strategies
- Setting New Standards for Nasal Vestibule Malignancies
